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Vocabulary Quiz 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "assuage" mean?

a)

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense

b)

To increase tension

c)

To ignore a problem

d)

To create confusion

2.

What is the meaning of "taciturn"?

a)

Talkative and outgoing

b)

Reserved and uncommunicative

c)

Energetic and lively

d)

Friendly and sociable

3.

What does "predilection" refer to?

a)

A strong dislike

b)

A preference or special liking

c)

A neutral feeling

d)

An aversion to something

4.

What does "indigenous" mean?

a)

Foreign and exotic

b)

Originating naturally in a particular place

c)

Artificially introduced

d)

Temporarily present

5.

What is a "sojourn"?

a)

A permanent residence

b)

A temporary stay

c)

A long journey

d)

A brief visit

6.

What does "vexation" mean?

a)

A state of happiness

b)

A state of being annoyed or frustrated

c)

A feeling of calmness

d)

A sense of relief

7.

What does "erratic" mean?

a)

Consistent and regular

b)

Predictable and steady

c)

Not even or regular in pattern

d)

Smooth and uniform

8.

What does "auspicious" mean?

a)

Unfavorable and unlucky

b)

Conducive to success; favorable

c)

Neutral and indifferent

d)

Uncertain and risky

9.

What does "waning" refer to?

a)

Increasing in power

b)

Decreasing in vigor or extent

c)

Remaining constant

d)

Growing stronger

10.

What does "contentious" mean?

a)

Peaceful and agreeable

b)

Quarrelsome and inclined to argue

c)

Calm and composed

d)

Indifferent and uninterested

11.

What does "cleave" mean?

a)

To separate or divide

b)

To cling or adhere firmly

c)

To ignore or neglect

d)

To push away

12.

What does "procure" mean?

a)

To lose or misplace

b)

To obtain or acquire

c)

To destroy or ruin

d)

To give away

13.

What does "quell" mean?

a)

To encourage or support

b)

To subdue or put down forcibly

c)

To start or initiate

d)

To ignore or overlook

14.

What does "unfathomable" mean?

a)

Easily understood

b)

Incapable of being fully explored

c)

Clearly visible

d)

Simple and straightforward

15.

What does "alist" mean?

a)

Perfectly balanced

b)

Tilted to one side

c)

Completely upright

d)

Lying flat